Asking rents in ZIP 60617, Chicago, from 141 listings.
Median 1BR rent in South Chicago was $1,300 in October 2025, up 30.7% (+$305) from September 2025 and up 30.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,300 and $1,300. That puts South Chicago $185 below the Chicago citywide 1BR median of $1,485. The month's figures are based on 141 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $0 (0.0%) | +$645 (+91.5%) | $1,350 – $1,350 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,300 | +$305 (+30.7%) | +$300 (+30.0%) | $1,300 – $1,300 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,200 | −$90 (-7.0%) | −$7 (-0.6%) | $1,200 – $1,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,750 | +$200 (+12.9%) | −$850 (-32.7%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,045 | −$655 (-24.3%) | −$555 (-21.3%) | $1,775 – $2,400 | 114 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | South Chicago Median | Chicago Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,323 | +$28 (+2.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,300 | $1,485 | −$185 (-12.5%) |
| 2BR | $1,200 | $1,909 | −$708 (-37.1%) |
| 3BR | $1,750 | $2,350 | −$600 (-25.5%) |
| 4BR | $2,045 | $2,825 | −$780 (-27.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 55 Chicago zip codes with listings in October 2025.